What do you love about owning a 1st Gen..
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From: KING COUNTY, WA
Originally Posted by HenryV
Simplicity.
There isn't much that's fancy about it. No computer controlling the engine. No computers controlling the transmission or the differential. Not that I'm against technology, but sometimes it's really about the car and driver.
Also, newer cars tend to gain a lot of weight from options and safety equipment. So, if you're someone who doesn't mind something more bare-bone, look at an older car for less weight.
There isn't much that's fancy about it. No computer controlling the engine. No computers controlling the transmission or the differential. Not that I'm against technology, but sometimes it's really about the car and driver.
Also, newer cars tend to gain a lot of weight from options and safety equipment. So, if you're someone who doesn't mind something more bare-bone, look at an older car for less weight.
my first gen has a computer that controls the engine...lol
I love never having to slow down for turns in town. The look on peoples faces {both passengers and other drivers} is classic. *Oh crap! Were gonna die....Whall I'll be dipped, we made it.*
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From: Alabama
Originally Posted by djmtsu
Phil, you thinking of going old school huh? With the detail you have put into your FDs, I don't doubt for a second that you can produce a wicked FB.
I love the fact that they are insanely inexpensive to keep up, but the aftermarket leaves something to be desired. Everything that is worth damn is priced higher than most of the cars value.
Otherwise, they handle great. Look classic. Are cheap. Easy to do just about any work yourself. The people in the community are great and many times will give you parts.
Hey Phil, you wanna buy mine?
I love the fact that they are insanely inexpensive to keep up, but the aftermarket leaves something to be desired. Everything that is worth damn is priced higher than most of the cars value.
Otherwise, they handle great. Look classic. Are cheap. Easy to do just about any work yourself. The people in the community are great and many times will give you parts.
Hey Phil, you wanna buy mine?
DJ, are you going to goto the Deals Gap event?? Paul and Garfinkle are very interested in going. I have over 30 people going at this moment.
I do love the way 1sy gen look and how rare it is to see one in great shape.
Herb, here's why you need a first gen. They just keep getting better and better.
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Ray
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As a guy with blonde hair, the latinas already go for me. I loved the fact that the latina selling me my car insurance, who was already giving me the eye, damn near jumped my bones right there in the office when I said I had an 7.
I love that the engine only has three moving parts.
I love that when I'm working on her in the parking lot, people I've never met stop by to ask me how it's going. I've made more new friends in the last two weeks since I got her, than in the previous 6 months since I moved here.
As a guy who never really got his mind around piston engines, I love it when people say to me "I don't know anything about rotary engines" and I do.
I love that just by listening to her, I get an intuitive sense of what's going on with her.
I love that I have yet to find a reason to go into 5th gear.
Most of all, I love that sound! Accelerating through the gears, and knowing that absolutely everyone around stops for a moment and thinks "what kind of car is that?"
I love that the engine only has three moving parts.
I love that when I'm working on her in the parking lot, people I've never met stop by to ask me how it's going. I've made more new friends in the last two weeks since I got her, than in the previous 6 months since I moved here.
As a guy who never really got his mind around piston engines, I love it when people say to me "I don't know anything about rotary engines" and I do.
I love that just by listening to her, I get an intuitive sense of what's going on with her.
I love that I have yet to find a reason to go into 5th gear.
Most of all, I love that sound! Accelerating through the gears, and knowing that absolutely everyone around stops for a moment and thinks "what kind of car is that?"
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From: Alabama
Thank you so much for the positive comments about owning a first gen.. I've called the seller and he still has it.. I'm going to buy it!! I'll post some pics later.. its a beauty!!
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From: Alabama
Originally Posted by ray green
Can't wait to see your new baby Herb!
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From: New Hampshire
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What rims are those Herb? RT5's??
Nice looking 1st gen....looks just like mine :-)
I owned an 83 GSL new way back when, driving the back roads in my 85 GSL-SE brings back alot of great memories.
I like the way it always makes me feel like a kid driving a go-kart with the a rocket strapped to it.
Nice looking 1st gen....looks just like mine :-)
I owned an 83 GSL new way back when, driving the back roads in my 85 GSL-SE brings back alot of great memories.
I like the way it always makes me feel like a kid driving a go-kart with the a rocket strapped to it.
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
What do I like about the 1st gen RX7. Lots, I've owned four of them including by current driver. In no particular order I like:
The rotary engine (especially how it sounds under acceleration), the lean, no-nonsense lines, the rotary engine, the cockpit feel that makes you part of the car, the rotary engine, the ergonomics, the rotary engine, the tossable handling, the rotary engine, the ease of maintenance, the rotary engine, the fact that nice ones can be had for less than a measily 5 grand and of course, the rotary engine.
The rotary engine (especially how it sounds under acceleration), the lean, no-nonsense lines, the rotary engine, the cockpit feel that makes you part of the car, the rotary engine, the ergonomics, the rotary engine, the tossable handling, the rotary engine, the ease of maintenance, the rotary engine, the fact that nice ones can be had for less than a measily 5 grand and of course, the rotary engine.
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From: Indiana
What do I like about my 1st gen. Rotory???
I like the:
1) non-complexity of the engine, (no valves, camshafts, ect...)
2) Size of the engine, (not much bigger than a 24 case of DEW.)
3) The fact that it is pretty much the lightest car available.
4) The size of the car, It looks like a Remote Controlled Car.
(there's more, I just can't think of them all)
Most of all, I like the fact that I am one of two people in a city of 200,000 that owns one. It turns everybodys head, even though it is tiny, it seems to be the biggest thing in the parking lot.
1) non-complexity of the engine, (no valves, camshafts, ect...)
2) Size of the engine, (not much bigger than a 24 case of DEW.)
3) The fact that it is pretty much the lightest car available.
4) The size of the car, It looks like a Remote Controlled Car.
(there's more, I just can't think of them all)
Most of all, I like the fact that I am one of two people in a city of 200,000 that owns one. It turns everybodys head, even though it is tiny, it seems to be the biggest thing in the parking lot.
